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How do we stem the rise of classroom violence?

The rising violence in Australian schools is a complex issue with no easy solution. However, addressing the root causes—such as societal shifts, the influence of social media, and the breakdown of respect - are critical first steps.
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Kids’ sports crisis: The rise of sideline abuse

Every Saturday morning, kids across Australia head to their local sports grounds, ready for a day of fun.
kids sport crisis: why sideline abuse is on the rise
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Victoria’s flawed Coward Punch laws need to be overhauled 

The Pat Cronin Foundation's push to fix Victoria's flawed Coward Punch laws is louder than ever, fuelled by major media coverage.
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Our educational programs are needed now more than ever in schools

Recent reports around schoolyard violence being uploaded onto social media highlights the need for the Pat Cronin Foundation’s educational programs
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Do young women need to hear our Be Wise message?

Challenging outdated notions of masculinity is only part of what we cover in our Be Wise presentations and new E-learning modules for students.
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Why we need to be calling out Coward Punches   

There’s a world of difference between a “king hit” and a “coward punch” – and it’s time we all started calling it out.
Pat Cronin illustration, featuring the words coward punch on a Scrabble board
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Now’s the time to discuss organ donation

While the Pat Cronin Foundation is passionate about ending the Coward Punch, it is also keen to highlight the importance of saving lives through organ donation.
A photo of a young man smiling and holding a medal, with text reading 'donatelife week'
Darren Grant
Culture and society

‘A message you need to hear’

The Pat Cronin Foundation has notched up another milestone, with Be Wise presentations to two of Australia’s greatest sports clubs – the Collingwood Magpies and The Melbourne Storm.
Two men talking and shaking hands in front of a Pat Cronin Foundation banner, profile shot
Darren Grant
Culture and society

Is it ok to use violence to defend yourself?  

Nobody ever said it would be easy to eliminate violence, and latest Pat Cronin Foundation research reveals some surprising attitudes to the issue.
Landscape shot of the exterior of a hospital emergency department
Dr Geoff Smith
Culture and society

Attitudes in sport need to change

In the not-so-distant past, punch-ups were part of the attraction for fans of professional footy. And indeed, some punters still ...
Darren Grant
Culture and society
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